Manager General Accounting (Hybrid - Troy, MI) - Health Alliance Plan - Henry Ford Health System

GENERAL SUMMARY:


The Manager of General Accounting – HAP (Health Alliance Plan) is a results-driven leader that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization. As a leader, you will oversee the monthly close process and the production of accurate and timely financial statements. With a strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Statements of Accounting Principles (SSAP), you will be a key resource to the Director of Financial Reporting and Operations, executing a well-controlled and timely financial close process. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the dynamic field of health insurance finance, we invite you to join our dedicated team at HAP, a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our members.


PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



+ Safeguard the assets of the corporation and its subsidiaries from fraud, abuse, or waste through the execution of appropriate control mechanisms.


+ Manage the accounting team and oversee daily operations for multiple corporations.


+ Oversee the monthly and annual financial statements for the corporation and its subsidiaries (including the preparation of financial reporting packages to the Parent/HFH).


+ Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting filings to regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles.


+ Oversee balance sheet and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.


+ Review and prepare journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and proper documentation standards.


+ Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of tax and regulatory filings.


+ Ensure that accounting process and financial close-related procedures are well documented.


+ Maintain strong internal controls and support the continuous improvement of financial processes.


+ Lead training/development and write performance reviews for all employees reporting directly to this position, ensuring the consistent and equitable application of all corporate personnel policies and procedures throughout all areas of responsibility.


+ Support and encourage a collaborative team culture, partnering with other departments and functions.


+ Collaborate with external auditors to support audit processes and provide documentation during the year-end audit process.


+ Set continuous improvement priorities for yourself and your team.


+ Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Reporting and Operations.




EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:



+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s degree in accounting, preferred.


+ Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.


+ At least two (2) years leading accounting teams in the month, quarter, and annual reporting cycles for a health insurance company.


+ Health insurance financial reporting experience required.


+ Comprehensive GAAP and SSAP knowledge for health insurance required.


+ Experience using Power BI is a plus.


+ Experience using Blackline, Workiva, and other financial close optimization tools is a plus.


+ Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.


+ Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


+ Forward thinking and solution driven with a process improvement mentality.



CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:



+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA), active.





Additional Information



+ Organization: HAP (Health Alliance Plan)


+ Department: ACCOUNTING


+ Shift: Day Job


+ Union Code: Not Applicable












Additional Details


This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.








Overview


Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .








Benefits





The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.








Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is


committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to


race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,


weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,


or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.